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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
The Philadelphia Eagles have made a strong call on the future of one of their key players. Much of the Eagles’ offseason has been headlined by the trade speculation surrounding All-Pro WR A.J. Brown, as well as some defensive reinforcements they’ve brought in (or still need to add). That said, the future of one Eagles contributor has been up in the air since the end of last season. No more.
On Thursday, NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported that the Eagles have cut K Jake Elliott‘s base pay by $1 million — lowering it from $6 million to $5 million, which also lowers his 2026 cap hit by $240,000. However, Philadelphia also fully guaranteed Elliott’s salary for the upcoming season, ensuring he’ll stick around as the Eagles’ kicker for at least one more season.
The Philadelphia Eagles Recommitted to Their Kicker in 2026
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GettyLANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 20: Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after missing a field goal against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Elliott’s future in Philadelphia was a bit of a question mark entering the offseason given his relative struggles over the last two seasons. A former fifth-round pick out of Memphis in 2017, Elliott put together the best season of his career in 2023, going 30-32 (93.8 percent) on field goals, including 7-8 from 50 yards or more, and 45-46 on extra points. However, the Eagles haven’t been able to rely on him as much over the last two years, as Elliott’s field goal percentage dropped to 77.8 percent in 2024 and 74.1 percent in 2025. He’s just 5-15 on field goals of 50 yards or more during that span.
For his career, Elliott is 216-258 (83.7 percent) on field goals, including 31-52 from 50 yards or more. He’s also gone 359-373 (96.2 percent) on extra points. He’s spent his entire nine-year NFL career with the Eagles.
The Eagles have reaffirmed their commitment to Elliott as their kicker with this move, however. Now Philadelphia can focus on other areas of need as the draft approaches.
The Philadelphia Eagles Could Still Use More Reinforcements at Pass Rusher
With Elliott locked up, the Eagles’ biggest remaining need is probably at pass rusher. They signed former Seahawks CB Riq Woolen to solve their problem at cornerback, and now have one of the best starting trios in the league.
However, pass rusher remains a need for Philadelphia. Last season, their leader in sacks was second-year ED Jalyx Hunt with six — a number tied by DT Moro Ojomo. When healthy, ED Nolan Smith is their most reliable pass rusher, but the Eagles need more from that position.
The good news for the Eagles is that this draft is rife with talent at the edge rusher position. Philadelphia’s first-round pick checks in at No. 23, and there should be plenty of options for them depending on how the board falls. Auburn’s Keldric Faulk, Central Florida’s Malachi Lawrence, Miami’s Akheem Mesidor, Texas A&M’s Cashius Howell, Clemson’s T.J. Parker, and Missouri’s Zion Young are all good options in that range, and many should still be available when the Eagles are on the clock.